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turnabout

/ˈtɜːrnəbaʊt/ noun · British & US
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What does turnabout mean?

noun

A complete reversal of the usual order or direction of something; a situation in which the roles of two people are reversed. A sudden or unexpected change in direction or course of action.

Example

"The company's turnabout in policy was a surprise to investors."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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